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Mar 08 2023
Headline Roundup
What Does Tucker Carlson's Jan. 6 Footage Prove?
Tucker Carlson (Right bias) showed exclusive footage from the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riot this week, reviving debate and spurring accusations of disinformation.
The Details: Carlson's Monday and Tuesday night Fox News (Right bias) shows featured never-before-seen footage from the riot. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) gave Carlson access to the footage last month.
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Washington Times The Hill CNN DigitalOct 28 2022
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Is the Democratic Party Losing the Support of Black Voters?
Black voters have long been perceived as a reliable base of support for the Democratic Party. A number of published perspectives backed by poll numbers are casting doubt on the truth of this belief in the current political landscape. Driven by issues of economics and crime, many are speculating that Democratic candidates will see undersized support from black voters in the midterm elections.
The Hill Axios NewsweekAug 17 2020
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Perspectives: The 2020 Democratic National Convention Begins
The Democratic National Convention will be held this week from Monday to Thursday, culminating in Joe Biden’s expected acceptance of the party’s nomination from his hometown of Wilmington, Delaware. The convention will be mostly virtual, with delegates and major speakers staying away from the central location in Milwaukee, WI. Prominent speakers range from moderate to progressive and include a
Washington Examiner The Hill CNN (Opinion)Nov 01 2021
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World Leaders Meet for UN Climate Summit
More than 100 world leaders met in Glasgow, Scotland on Monday for the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference, also known as COP26. In his speech to the summit, President Joe Biden apologized for former President Donald Trump’s decision to pull the U.S. out of the Paris climate accord. “I shouldn’t apologize, but I do apologize for the fact the United States, the last administration,
Associated Press Fact Check Axios National Review (News)Dec 12 2022
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Should TikTok Be Banned in the US Over National Security Concerns?
Following reports detailing data security concerns involving the social media app TikTok and its China-based parent company, ByteDance, the app is facing renewed calls for investigation and a possible ban in the United States. A number of states have banned the app from state-owned devices, and in November, the commissioner of the FCC called for a full ban.
From the Left: Voices on the
The Hill National Review (News) NewsweekJan 19 2021
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Independent Panel Faults WHO, China for Slow Pandemic Response
A group of experts commissioned by the World Health Organization (WHO) concluded this week that the WHO, China and other countries “lost opportunities” to take early action against the coronavirus pandemic. Experts said the WHO should have issued a global health crisis earlier; criticized China for implementing public health restrictions too late; and pointed out that other countries likely
The Daily Caller U.S. News & World Report Associated PressJun 07 2022
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Previewing Tuesday's Primaries in California and 6 Other States
Voters in California, Mississippi, New Jersey, Montana, Iowa, South Dakota and New Mexico will head to the polls Tuesday to vote in key primary races — some that could affect the GOP's chances of taking over the U.S. House in November.
In Montana, Ryan Zinke, who served as Interior Secretary under former President Trump, is running for a newly-created House seat gained by redistricting
Politico Reuters Fox News DigitalDec 11 2022
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Elon Musk Clamps Down on Twitter Leaks in Email to Employees
Twitter owner and CEO Elon Musk is attempting to clamp down on leaks from inside Twitter HQ. In an email obtained by Platformer (Not Rated) reporter Zoë Schiffer, Musk threatened employees with lawsuits should they violate their non-disclosure agreements.
Key Quotes: The email stated, “as evidenced by the many detailed leaks of confidential Twitter information, a few people at our
RollingStone.com New York Post (News) NewsweekFeb 27 2023
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Fox News Host Prohibited From Covering Ongoing Defamation Lawsuit
Howard Kurtz, host of MediaBuzz on Fox News (Right Bias), stated on his show Sunday that the network has prohibited him from covering the ongoing defamation lawsuit against Fox News.
For Context: Dominion Voting Systems is currently suing Fox News, alleging the network defamed the company by spreading unproven claims of electoral fraud following the 2020 election. Fox News denies the
Washington Post Forbes National Review (News)Dec 10 2022
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McCarthy's Speaker Bid Complicated by Right-Wing Opposition
The Republican Party gained a slim majority over congress in the midterm elections, but the process of selecting a house speaker for the next congress is growing increasingly dramatic. A handful of right-wing legislators are holding back support for Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), placing his bid for the gavel in jeopardy and amplifying rifts in the Republican Party.
For Context: House
Fox News Digital Newsweek CNN Digital